Director of Information Security

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ABOUT VAYNERX

VaynerX (https://vaynerx.com) is the most contemporary family of companies, working together to build and grow brands. Subsidiaries include VaynerMedia, Eva Nosidam Productions, The Sasha Group, Gallery Media Group, Tingley Lane Trading, VaynerSpeakers, and VaynerCommerce.

ABOUT VAYNERMEDIA

VaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results. The independently-owned company was founded in 2009 by Gary Vaynerchuk, and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Sydney. VaynerMedia has been recognized for its work at Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards and The Webby Awards. It is part of the VaynerX family of companies.

About the Role

VaynerX is continuing to build on the momentum of its recent transformation and is looking for a

Director of Information Security to own and operate our global information security program. This

is a highly hands-on role for a security leader who is comfortable getting into the details, making

decisions, and executing.

The role offers the opportunity to scale systems, processes, and teams over time as the business

continues to grow. Leadership responsibility will expand based on impact, execution, and trust

earned — not title alone.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead all Information Security operations across VaynerX globally

• Manage and optimize core security platforms including Proofpoint, Okta, and related tools

• Ensure security policies, standards, and procedures are current, effective, and aligned with

business needs

• Oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC), including monitoring, incident response, and

continuous improvement

• Respond directly to real-time security threats and incidents as they arise

• Partner closely with IT, Engineering, Operations, and Legal Ops to embed security into daily

workflows

• Collaborate with Operations on physical security initiatives, including Verkada systems

• Assess risk, prioritize remediation, and balance security requirements with operational velocity

• Help scale security capabilities and team structure thoughtfully over time

• Drive practical, modern approaches to security that support a fast-moving organization

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in information security or cybersecurity roles with increasing responsibility

• Hands-on background managing enterprise security tools and responding to incidents

• Strong understanding of identity and access management, email security, and SOC operations

• Comfort operating in fast-paced, high-accountability environments

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally

• Ability and willingness to work in-person from our New York office

Required Credentials

• CISSP certification required or actively working toward completion

Nice to Have

• Experience working in an agency, media, or high-growth creative environment

• Direct experience handling real-time security threats and incidents

• Experience working closely with Legal or Legal Operations teams

• Exposure to physical security platforms such as Verkada

• Experience supporting globally distributed organizations

Why This Role

This role provides the opportunity to take real ownership of information security at VaynerX, work

closely with senior leadership, and build security capabilities that scale with the business. It is best

suited for someone who values execution, accountability, and long-term impact.

Unsure if you meet the qualifications? We are always looking for talent which will continue to cultivate an inclusive and representative team that will enhance our perspectives, skill sets, background, and behaviors.  We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Employer-sponsored 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Caregiver (Parental) Leave
• Health and Wellness benefits

Base Salary

$110,000—$150,000 USD